US Bridges

US 30 Spur N B over I-88

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Rock Falls · Structure no. 098007800000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Spur N B over I-88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 Spur N B over I-88 in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 30 Spur N B
CrossesI-88
Location3.5 MI W Rock Falls
Coordinates41.75986, -89.78362
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Spur N B over I-88 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 Spur N B over I-88 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 Spur N B over I-88 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 30 Spur N B over I-88?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Spur N B over I-88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.